In Everton’s matchday program ahead of their 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby earlier this week, Pickford participated in the club’s ‘Matchday Takeover’ segment. When asked about a rule change he’d like to see, the English goalkeeper proposed a radical idea: “Let’s do away with fouls and just keep the game flowing.”
Additionally, the 30-year-old suggested shaking up players’ attire protocols pre and post matches. He also expressed his dream VIP guest for an Everton match: Denzel Washington, his favorite actor.
Football has witnessed numerous rule modifications over time, from the introduction of red and yellow cards to the abolishment of the back-pass rule, among others. Technological advancements like VAR have also made significant impacts on the sport. However, Pickford’s tongue-in-cheek suggestion, while entertaining, is unlikely to materialize.
Currently positioned 16th in the Premier League, Pickford’s Everton team sits eight points clear of the relegation zone. They are set to take on Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.
Jordan Pickford’s suggestion for a rule change in the Everton programme last night😂 pic.twitter.com/JqER2nL3IB
— Football Ramble (@FootballRamble) April 25, 2024
Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford
This season he played in total 34 times for 3060 minutes for Premier League.
He made 104 saves and conceded 48 goals. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Everton won 2-0 against Liverpool. The next match in Premier League will be against Brentford.
Everton performance and stats
Everton is currently 16th in the Premier League with 33 points.
In the last 34 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Everton won 2-0 against Liverpool.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 36 goals and conceding 48.
Everton will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 27th of April in Liverpool. The prediction is Everton winning the match.